In the best introduction ever to the world of trickery, legerdemain, and prestidigitation, an eminent member of the esteemed Magic Circle offers endless hours of entertainment performing amazing feats of conjuring. Instructions for 40 capers with more than 100 permutations appear in 260 color photographs. The "three Ms" of magic--misdirection, motivation, and moment--are explained, along with insider terminology. Then put together a bag of tricks made up of only a few household props. Now you're ready to entertain! "Force" the spectator to choose a particular card, make coins vanish into thin air, hang a bangle on an already-knotted rope, and do divine divination. It's truly fantastic!